Liam Sutton (born 18 March 2003) is an Australian rugby league footballer who plays as a five-eighth for the North Queensland Cowboys in the National Rugby League.
Background
Sutton was born in Camden, New South Wales and grew up in Buxton. He played his junior rugby league for the Thirlmere Tahmoor Roosters and attended St Gregory’s College, Campbelltown.[2][3]
Playing career
Early career
In 2019, Sutton played in the Harold Matthews Cup for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks.[4]
In 2022, Sutton joined the Newcastle Knights, playing for their SG Ball Cup and Jersey Flegg Cup teams that season.[5][6] In 2023, he began playing for the Knights’ NSW Cup team.[7]
In May 2025, Sutton made a mid-season move to the Wynnum Manly Seagulls in the Queensland Cup, playing 15 games for the club.[8] On 29 October 2025, Sutton signed with the North Queensland Cowboys, joining their NRL squad on a development contract.[9]
2026
Sutton began the 2026 season playing for the Mackay Cutters.[10]
In Round 11 of the 2026 NRL season, Sutton was named to make his NRL debut for the Cowboys against the Sydney Roosters.[11]
References
- ^ Rugby League Project
- ^ “North Queensland Cowboy Liam Sutton’s baptism of fire after stepping into Tom Dearden’s boots”. The Daily Telegraph. 12 May 2026.
- ^ “‘Star struck’: The legends inspiring Cowboy’s Vegas bid”. NRL.com. 2 February 2026.
- ^ “2019 Sharks Junior rep squads”. Cronulla Sharks. 6 February 2019.
- ^ “Knights confirm 2022 SG Ball Summer Squad”. Newcastle Knights. 15 October 2021.
- ^ “Senior Reps team lists: Round 2 & 6”. Newcastle Knights. 7 March 2023.
- ^ “Senior Reps team lists: Round 22”. Newcastle Knights. 25 July 2023.
- ^ “Get to know our young players ahead of Saturday’s trial”. NQ Cowboys. 4 February 2026.
- ^ “Cowboys announce six Dev List contracted players for 2026”. NQ Cowboys. 29 October 2025.
- ^ “Cowboys hopeful Liam Sutton stakes claim with game-tying Queensland Cup heroics”. The Courier-Mail. 30 March 2026.
- ^ “Cowboys NRL team list: Round 11 v Roosters”. NQ Cowboys. 12 May 2026.